Episode
Gertrude Baniszewski - The Worst Lady I've Heard Of
27:48
Published: Tue Aug 23 2022
Description
Hi Friends! Hope your week/weekend was fantastic. Todays story is low key really heavy and sad and ugh, just awful. I kept getting recommended this over and over again so finally I caved and decided to share the story about Sylvia Likens. I definitely think in the future I just need to stay away from stories like these, they mess with me way too much. Don't get me wrong all the stories are awful , but this one was just super awful. Anywho, Love and appreciate you guys so much!Hope to see you very soon x o Bailey Sarian Here is the original MMM video and don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube @BaileySarian!
Chapters
Bailey Sarian delves into the story of Gertrude Van Fossen, a woman known for her role in one of the most disturbing cases of child abuse in the US.
00:00 - 00:52 (00:52)
Summary
Bailey Sarian delves into the story of Gertrude Van Fossen, a woman known for her role in one of the most disturbing cases of child abuse in the US.
EpisodeGertrude Baniszewski - The Worst Lady I've Heard Of
PodcastMurder, Mystery & Makeup
Sylvia's overprotective nature towards her younger sister, who suffered from polio and had to wear a leg brace, along with unexpected teenage pregnancy in the family made their childhood challenging.
00:52 - 05:36 (04:43)
Summary
Sylvia's overprotective nature towards her younger sister, who suffered from polio and had to wear a leg brace, along with unexpected teenage pregnancy in the family made their childhood challenging.
EpisodeGertrude Baniszewski - The Worst Lady I've Heard Of
PodcastMurder, Mystery & Makeup
Sylvia Likens was murdered at the age of 16 by Gertrude Baniszewski, who had taken her in as a boarder.
05:36 - 10:26 (04:49)
Summary
Sylvia Likens was murdered at the age of 16 by Gertrude Baniszewski, who had taken her in as a boarder. The abuse and torture she suffered during her time there is an example of the horrifying reality of child abuse.
EpisodeGertrude Baniszewski - The Worst Lady I've Heard Of
PodcastMurder, Mystery & Makeup
Sylvia Likens was subjected to relentless physical and emotional torture by her caregiver, Gertrude Baniszewski, and her children.
10:26 - 18:44 (08:18)
Summary
Sylvia Likens was subjected to relentless physical and emotional torture by her caregiver, Gertrude Baniszewski, and her children. The extent of her mistreatment was horrific and eventually led to her death.
EpisodeGertrude Baniszewski - The Worst Lady I've Heard Of
PodcastMurder, Mystery & Makeup
Gertrude Baniszewski forced Sylvia Likens to write a letter claiming she was raped and mutilated by a gang of boys whom Sylvia had actually run away with.
18:44 - 25:53 (07:08)
Summary
Gertrude Baniszewski forced Sylvia Likens to write a letter claiming she was raped and mutilated by a gang of boys whom Sylvia had actually run away with. In an effort to cover her tracks, Gertrude made Sylvia write this letter before she ultimately died from abuse and neglect.
EpisodeGertrude Baniszewski - The Worst Lady I've Heard Of
PodcastMurder, Mystery & Makeup
This podcast episode tells the tragic story of Sylvia Likens, who endured unimaginable abuse and torture at the hands of her caretaker and caretaker's children.
25:53 - 27:47 (01:54)
Summary
This podcast episode tells the tragic story of Sylvia Likens, who endured unimaginable abuse and torture at the hands of her caretaker and caretaker's children. The host discusses the details of her abuse and reflects on the lack of justice served to her abusers.